Police arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in attacking Dhaka-17 by-election candidate Ashraful Alam, popularly known as Hero Alam, on Monday (July 17).

DMP Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Media and Public Relations Division Farooq Hossain said in a statement.

He said after reviewing video footage, they arrested the four people involved in the incident at the earliest.

The drive is underway to nab others involved in the incident, he said.

Earlier on Monday, Hero Alam was physically assaulted while leaving a polling centre in Dhaka’s Banani area.

Mohammad Elias, chief election agent of Hero Alam, said the candidate was taken to a hospital in Rampura around 5:30 pm.

Awami League nominated candidate contesting the Dhaka-17 by-election, Mohammad Ali Arafat, has condemned the attack on his rival candidate.

Besides, Election Commissioner Mohammad Alamgir said action will be taken against those involved in the incident.

BDST: 0934 HRS, JULY 18, 2023
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